Cabbage, White Jade, and Light Cloud.
When the New World came into view, what greeted them was a faint, delicate fragrance.
It was a fresh scent mingling lilies and herbs, completely unlike the salty, fishy smell of the sea they had expected. The entire world seemed like a bubble from a dream—beautiful and exquisite, even somewhat fragile.
A faint white glow shone before them. This world received ample sunlight, yet it was not harsh enough to hurt anyone.
"It's even prettier than I imagined."
That was how most outsiders felt upon first arriving on Mercury 42.
Among the locals, it had an even more beautiful name: "Lanjierda," meaning "the brilliant blue pearl of the abyss."
"If this place could be developed into a tourist destination, it would definitely be a huge hit."
Someone said that.
"Lots of people say that when they first arrive. But stay here for three months... heh. The abyss, Fish Monsters, and all kinds of random disasters—by the end, they all run faster than anyone else."
When Lu PingAn and his group appeared outside the portal in the dock district, a man was already waiting for them.
"You are?"
"Liu Wenke, an employee of Earth Dragon Guard Company. We have a local tour guide company and an agency here. Looks like no one came to pick you up, so you must be an independent team. Interested in learning about our services?"
Hearing that, Lu PingAn's group relaxed somewhat. At least for now, the environment seemed relatively safe.
"Of course. That's exactly what we need."
Mercury 42 was extraordinarily vast, and the overwhelming majority of its surface was covered by ocean. That also meant the scant patches of land faced hellish encounter battles and Contention Wars.
Naturally, Lu PingAn's group had not chosen such an area. They